For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,140 students in Amherst, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Amherst, OH is Powers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, OH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Amherst, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Gr: PK-3 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Amherst, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Gr: 3-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
600 Shupe Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Gr: PK-1 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, OH include Powers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
1 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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